Striker Michael Baird is set to return to Australia and sign a deal with Melbourne Victory. The Australian Under 20 Representative reportedly wants out of Romania after netting 5 times in 31 starts with his club, and looks likely to sign with Victory releasing Leandro and opening another import position, possibly to sign a Costa Rican.

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Tim Michell of Belmont


FourFourTwo Belief Factor: 6/10 - this one's been around for a while and has yet to be confirmed. But there's a lesson in Baird for all the young A-League starlets rushing to Europe...